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rentier
[ rahn-tyey ]
/ rɑ̃ˈtyeɪ /
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noun, plural ren·tiers [rahn-tyey]. /rɑ̃ˈtyeɪ/. French.
a person who has a fixed income, as from lands or bonds.
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rent boy, rent control, rente, renter, rent-free, rentier, Renton, rent party, rent-roll, rent seck, rent-seeking
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British Dictionary definitions for rentier
rentier
/ French (rɑ̃tje) /
noun
- a person whose income consists primarily of fixed unearned amounts, such as rent or bond interest
- (as modifier)the rentier class
Word Origin for rentier
from rente; see rent 1
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